CHENNAI: Establishing its position as one of India’s fastest growing markets for organised retail, Chennai accounted for over half of the new property rentals and purchases that took place in the space in January-September, 2013.

CHENNAI: Police raided a Vadapalani hotel room on Friday night after a Malayalam playback singer alleged that the man who had grabbed his property was staying there. However, the accused had left by the time police arrived.

CHENNAI: Buying a home is a long-cherished dream for many. But often it ends up being a nightmare due to unscrupulous sellers, lax checking by authorities and questionable property records. In order to protect themselves from financial loss, legal battles and stress, buyers must arm themselves with basic legal and procedural knowledge.

CHENNAI: Whilereal estate is one of the most popular asset classes, it requires a combination of knowledge and discipline to generate healthy returns on investment. Here are four steps that could help you in making a successful decision and reap rich rewards in the long term.

CHENNAI: If you are looking to buy property in the budget range of Rs 60-70 lakh, Perungudi can be the end of your search as the locality offers a number of housing options. With factors like well-built social infrastructure, proximity to IT companies and seamless connectivity, Perungudi comes across as an ideal destination for an end-user. Here’s why:

CHENNAI: Mahindra Life Spaces, part of the $15-billion Mahindra & Mahindra Group, has emerged as the highest bidder for a 4.85 acre plot of Madras Race Club in Guindy with a bid in excess of Rs 260 crore. This values the land at nearly Rs 3 crore per ground.